tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post5793048401924697604..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: At Least One Security Casualty for Belmont DayAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-18728553430211109042013-05-30T10:09:14.164-04:002013-05-30T10:09:14.164-04:00Figless is correct. NYRA needs to spend $ on the ...Figless is correct. NYRA needs to spend $ on the PA system. I can't hear a thing during the races. They need to make the ontrack experience special. I really find it easier & more comfortable to bet at home. Maybe the new CEO will doing something about these issues?Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-50940999776785360042013-05-30T09:40:46.533-04:002013-05-30T09:40:46.533-04:00I too encountered many inoperable machines, and I ...I too encountered many inoperable machines, and I doubt it was card related since I really haven't used mine much.<br /><br />After awhile I gave up and played the old fashioned way, with cash, but of course I get gypped out of NYRA reward points.<br /><br />My other main complaint is the still barely functioning PA System, and its not just me since I heard a number of complaints. <br /><br />Seems the volume is set for Wednesday when its empty, does anyone actually leave the clubhouse and check this stuff out?<br /><br />With the now almost unreadable infield screens, the late posting of numbers during the race on those screens, and the inaudible call of the impeccable Durkin, it made following the races impossible. Watched the Met from the 1/8th pole and despite the crowd having thinned considerably had no idea what was going on other than Cross Traffic having the lead.<br /><br />Been railing about this for years, they desperately need to spend some of the dedicated Cap Improvement money on a first class modern PA. Durkin is a treasure, its a shame not to share him with their on track customers.<br /><br />Otherwise it was a fun day that I estimated higher than the announced attendance, and much younger than usual (or maybe I am getting older?), seemed to be plenty of 20-30 somethings having a good time.<br /><br />The experiment with the NYC Food Trucks seemed to work well with long lines except for the poor guys at the Tibetan Dumpling truck, who were gung ho trying to drum up business, their offerings on their flyers seemed interesting but I had already filled up with the pulled pork/ macaroni and cheese. Hope they have these trucks on Belmont Day as they provide a much needed dose of quality and variety.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-88774179908633132042013-05-28T20:59:10.748-04:002013-05-28T20:59:10.748-04:00Either way would work, but if you know you are goi...Either way would work, but if you know you are going to the races, I imagine you could call in advance and the card will be waiting for you when you get there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-53993728817175016122013-05-28T20:23:03.784-04:002013-05-28T20:23:03.784-04:00What is the best way to get a new card? Do I call...What is the best way to get a new card? Do I call NYRA rewards or get another at the track?Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-22690199107902737162013-05-28T18:24:06.703-04:002013-05-28T18:24:06.703-04:00Anon 5:39,
The hell NYRA must put you through to ...Anon 5:39,<br /><br />The hell NYRA must put you through to get a new card????<br /><br />Therein lies the problem. Someone just takes a lame shot at NYRA...why? I don't know, because it's what the other cool kids are doing.<br /><br />Getting a new card couldn't be easier. It took me about 10 minutes last time I had to do it. Oh, it was hell I tell you!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-20816188736535202122013-05-28T17:48:50.984-04:002013-05-28T17:48:50.984-04:00>>Surely you have gone through security at M...>>Surely you have gone through security at MSG, Alan, and that is almost 20K people in a very short period of time. Honestly, the Belmont stuff is much ado about nothing.<br /><br />Yes, and at the Met Life Stadium too. The latter was a disaster until they greatly increased the number of entrance lines, which they can do there becuz they have the room. Ditto MSG....improved when they opened additional entrances on 8th Avenue. So I think a lot of it is a learning process, and just hope that they are well-prepared for these new procedures. And honestly, any problems that there may be will be the fault of the people as much if not more than NYRA. I had read that they are consulting with Pimlico and Churchill, so that should help. <br /><br />And, as Angelo points out, might not be that big of a crowd, unfortunately.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074802013115594148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-80460104796465504422013-05-28T17:39:55.295-04:002013-05-28T17:39:55.295-04:00Re. Belmont Day I'd say get there early or get...Re. Belmont Day I'd say get there early or get there late. <br /><br />As far as the self-service machines go I've also had them not take my card, or do so on the 4th or 5th swipe, but I figured it's because the card is getting old and I certainly don't feel like going through the hell NYRA must put you through to replace it. I pretty much do all non-multiple ticket betting on my phone anyway at this point.<br /><br />cheers, ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-73551802595756980502013-05-28T17:30:46.832-04:002013-05-28T17:30:46.832-04:00I actually agree with Anon, unless you're comi...I actually agree with Anon, unless you're coming through the LIRR, which I can see being a mess. But I also feel like we're looking at a pretty small crowd for the day (<45,000) so this may not be that big an issue.El Angelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145024095815950963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-74847751209158751032013-05-28T17:26:53.170-04:002013-05-28T17:26:53.170-04:00It shouldn't be that bad getting in on Belmont...It shouldn't be that bad getting in on Belmont Day. They had very similar security at Pimlico, where there are less, and smaller, entrance areas, and it was pretty easy getting in. <br /><br />Surely you have gone through security at MSG, Alan, and that is almost 20K people in a very short period of time. Honestly, the Belmont stuff is much ado about nothing.<br /><br />Nice picks yesterday. Even the longshot that ran 5th overachieved. Tough beat in the 1st. Really tough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-17547902594197158522013-05-28T16:59:52.323-04:002013-05-28T16:59:52.323-04:00Dan - Noticed a lot of problems with the machines...Dan - Noticed a lot of problems with the machines as you mentioned, and was happy I have a card instead of relying on the vouchers. As you also noted, it's a lame duck tote system, but I would think they would have them working at Saratoga (new system is slated for Belmont fall)! I've brought my tablet and just wagered on that (with NYRA Rewards, of course!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074802013115594148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-6196089010008533282013-05-28T16:47:35.851-04:002013-05-28T16:47:35.851-04:00I copied this from my prior post:
I went to Belmo...I copied this from my prior post:<br /><br />I went to Belmont yesterday- a few thoughts-<br /><br />1) I arrived at 1pm sharp & they ran out of the "give away" item- This isn't a big deal however I was surprised by this since the crowd was about 12K.<br />2) I had trouble using my NYRA one card on the self service machines- half the machines wouldn't read my card & I noticed a lot of the machines were "flashing red" so these machines would not accept tickets. I know NYRA will get a new tote service later this year but please these machines should work. I find it a lot easier to bet at home with my computer. Dannoreply@blogger.com